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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,316.55, 62,539.58 and 25,173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,316.55, 62,539.58 and 25,173.56 is: 34,741.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,316.55 : 62,539.58 = 25,173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,316.55/62,539.58 = 25,173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,316.55x = 62,539.58 × 25,173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,316.55x = 1,574,343,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,343,869.50/45,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,741.04

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